Doctor insights on:
How Can I Get Rid Of Flea Bites Quickly

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Natural Remedies:
Store aloe vera gel in refrigerator ; apply to affected area. Rub basil leaf on bite. It repels mosquitoes ; has anti-inflammatory properties. You can mix 2 parts baking soda w 1 part water. Stir into paste ; place it over the mosquito bite. Can use calamine lotion. If you have problems w generalized welts, swelling of tongue, lips, airway - you should get urgent medical care.
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See below:
If really itchy, try over the counter antihistamine like benedryl. Ice applied to the bite can help, and some people like calamine lotion as well. Don't scratch....It will just get worse, last longer, and might get infected.
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Fleas:
Use antiseptic soap to wash the flea bites. Do not scratch flea bites. You can use 1% Hydrocortisone cream on the bites or take antihistamines for itching. A paste made of 2 parts baking soda ; 1 part water can be applied to bites. The bigger issue is that you must get rid of the fleas. Many people elect to hire an exterminator.
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Immediate soapy bath:
The missouri dept. Of conservation says chiggers are baby mites that can only bite through areas of thinner, tender skin (so chiggers like women & children). Chiggers bite to inject saliva to dissolve flesh and eat it up. They do not suck blood nor burrow into the skin. Once scratched, the chigger falls off easily, but the site swells, and itches a lot. A scrubby, soapy bath washes away chiggers.
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Difficult:
You want to see a dermatologist and get a prescription for a medication like elimite (permethrin). You will tx your whole body once, then repeat in one week. It is also critical to address your clothing linens , etc. Your dermatologist will go into details about how to address each area.
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Treat appropriately:
I suspect that the bugs are no longer around and that you had reactions limited to the skin. You can use OTC antihistamines, such as cetirizine, fexofenadine or at night diphenhydramine. You can apply cold compresses, and then a "cocktail" of Sarna with pramoxime (good anti-itch lotion) with hydrocortisone 1% 2-4 times daily. If this treatment does not help, see a physician.
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Insect bite:
Once you get an insect bite it takes time for the bite mark / allergic reaction to bite to resolve but avoid itching as it helps the healing process.
Use otc spray (insect repellents) to avoid insect bites and wear clothing that covers most of your body especially in insect prone area.
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Hateful Horseflies:
Clean a horsefly bite with water and soap. Pat dry. Avoid itching. You can apply a 1 to 1 mix of baking powder & water in a poultice to the bite. You can also place honey over the bite or topical Hydrocortisone cream can be applied. You can use an NSAID for pain or anti-histamine for itching.
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Acne:
Warm compress until comes to a head, then gently unroof it with a sterile needle after alcohol around it, but do not squeeze. Clean discharge. Use benzoyl peroxide products like oxy5 and 10 and some Clearasil products overnight, astringent like SebaNil which are alcohol-based and drying, and soap you can see-through. Visit your physician for antibiotics, if warranted. Dermatology. Proactiv popular
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